King James Version (KJV) For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.
American Standard Version (ASV) For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.
Bible in Basic English (BBE) For there is no use or purpose in the help of Egypt: so I have said about her, She is Rahab, who has come to an end.
Darby English Bible (DBY) For Egypt shall help in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I named her, Arrogance, that doeth nothing.
World English Bible (WEB) For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT) Yea, Egyptians `are' vanity, and in vain do help, Therefore I have cried concerning this: `Their strength `is' to sit still.'